Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Once again I looked to my old 2010 Lang calendar for tablescaping inspiration and the March picture was full of butterflies.

So for this last week in March I have set a butterfly themed table.

Here's a place set just for you.

The centerpiece is a filled with butterflies. I found these huge ones full of spring color at a local craft store.

They're made of painted feathers and are attached to brightly glittered bodies.

I also found these placemats at one of the local vintage stores and they are full of spring butterflies......

......peeking out from behind the plates and under the forks.....

....and the perfect compliment to these butterfly napkin rings. Actually the smaller butterflies were also found at the same craft store. They were already attached to small clips that I easily clipped onto some plain white napkin rings. They would be pretty on sheer ribbon bows as well.

I found these pink cabbage salad plates a couple of years ago on ebay. I've enjoyed the bamboo flatwear for a couple of years as well. I've also seen the bamboo in black and green on other blogs, but alas, I've never run across any in my local stores.....I'm still on the look out though. Bamboo is very versatile.

The dinner plates I've selected are very pale pink glass plates with cabbage roses etched into the centers. This picture also shows some of the fun butterflies and flowers on the placemats.

Who doesn't love a cute pink ladybug?

There are also a couple of ladybugs on the basket holding the centerpiece.

A close up of one of the giant butterflies.

Overview of the butterfly inspired tablescape.

Aren't they pretty for a Spring setting?

Wishing you beautiful spring days filled with butterflies and sunshine.

Ooooooooooohhhhh!!!!!! Pretty!!!!!!! I'm sorry you're not able to find the darker colors of faux bamboo flatware. I have found it at Marshalls/HomeGoods, TJ Maxx and Tuesday Morning at reasonable prices. It's just always so hit and miss with those places! You might also try JC Penney Outlet if you have one of those nearby.

What a cute tablescape! Your idea of following a theme from the calendar is so smart! You've put together an adorable table! I would like some bamboo flatware too, but I never see it for an affordable price. Great job!

Flutterriffic!!! Goodness those large butterflies are so amazing. What a lovely idea. Okay, gotta go find some calendars I suppose, as I'm officially brain dead! I love the colors. Each piece works so perfectly with the next. xo marlis

You will never know how close I was to doing a butterfly table this week Martha! But since my dogwood tree bloomed I went with an NC table theme. But with cardinals and dogwoods in common, it could almost be a VA theme table!Your butterflies are gorgeous and I love the pink cabbage plates! Perfect spring table!!!

Martha, I have been wanting to do a butterfly tablescape for quite a while but seeing yours, I realize I don't have anything except a butterfly or two. Everything is perfect! I love the placemats. They are fantastic and you pulled together all of the details. What a lovely calendar too.

Oh goodness gracious!!!! I love your table. I love how you can find inspiration from such unlikely sources. You have a great talent. I love the colors and you were very clever with the napkin rings. I just posted my third tablescape. I'm new at this, but I'm so enjoying it.

Hi sweet lady.Oh my gosh Martha. Simply beautiful. I love your china. I love it all!! and yes you have a great talent putting this all together for Easter.Wow all the Butterfly's. I hope you have a wonderful week with your family.Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Purple Easter Tablescape.XXOO Diane

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I am a wife of 35 years, mother of two grown children. and grandmother to 4 adorable grandgirls. I love crafting, tablescaping, decorating -- but am probably not terribly talented at any of these. That doesn't stop me however. I'm so honored that anyone chooses to visit me -- I hope you find this blogspot to be a welcoming spot to visit -- come on in and stay awhile -- let's have a nice chat.